Scrum Master

Red Arch Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid healthcare

Annual training budget

Elite technical community

Job summary

Red Arch Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master to drive Agile software development processes for an enterprise metadata and data tagging initiative supporting the DIA. The role requires leading cross-functional Data Engineering and DevSecOps teams in a secure federal environment, ensuring efficient delivery and continuous CI/CD improvements.

You'll collaborate with the Program Management Office and technical leads, facilitate ceremonies, and remove impediments while upholding

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• 12+ years leading Agile development teams in complex DoD/IC environments.
• Strong proficiency with GitLab, JIRA and Confluence; DevSecOps and CI/CD familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Agile Governance: Champion Agile methodologies across the SDLC and facilitate ceremonies.
• Workflow Management: Track epics, user stories, and tasks in a sprint-based workflow.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with Cybersecurity and other teams to align delivery.
• Pipeline Support: Maintain automated CI/CD pipelines and environment promotion procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify impediments and drive quality and collaborative problem-solving.

Skills

Agile leadership

Facilitation

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Scrum Master
ROLE OVERVIEW Red Arch Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master to drive Agile software development processes for an enterprise metadata and data tagging initiative supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
Working closely with the Program Management Office and technical leads, the Scrum Master will provide operational leadership to cross-functional teams focused on Data Engineering and DevSecOps. The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate Agile methodologies into secure federal environments, ensuring efficient delivery of automated metadata capabilities and continuous CI/CD pipeline enhancements.
The Red Arch Distinction: People First
Red Arch Solutions is a flat, highly collaborative organization where your voice is heard. We prioritize work/life balance and individualized professional growth, backed by a 100% company-paid healthcare model, a robust annual training allocation, and an elite technical community solving our nation's most urgent national security challenges. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Agile Governance: Champion Agile methodologies across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Workflow Management: Implement and manage Agile development processes by tracking Data Engineering Epics, User Stories, and tasks in a Sprint-based workflow using DIA DevSecOps tools (e.g., Gitlab, JIRA, Confluence).
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with technical teams, including Cybersecurity Systems Engineers, to track task statuses, gather estimates, and streamline the delivery of technical solutions
• Pipeline Support: Assist technical teams in maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines, supporting build/test workflows, and ensuring environment promotion procedures align with Agile delivery goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively identify and remove impediments, fostering an environment of continuous improvement, collaborative problem-solving, and quality assurance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Clearance: Active, current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph is mandatory.
• Experience: 12+ years of experience leading Agile development teams, with specific experience in complex IT, software development, or data modernization programs within the DoD or IC.
• Technical Literacy: Strong proficiency with Agile lifecycle management tools (Gitlab, JIRA, Confluence) and a firm understanding of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Certification: Current Scrum Master Certification is required; SaFe Agilist Certification highly favorable.

DESIRED SKILLS & FRAMEWORKS

• Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Leadership (CAL), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or SAFe Agilist credentials.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline (a Master's or MBA is highly favorable and can substitute for years of experience).
• Experience integrating Agile practices with Risk Management Framework (RMF) or secure government development environments
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and organizational skills tailored for technical audiences and government stakeholders.

Salary for this position $165,000-190,000 #CJ